Good oral communication skills and the desire to interact with visitors are needed to be an Interpretive Assistant. You will participate in planning, researching, and presenting interpretive programs, designing bulletin boards and other visual materials, and/or leading guided tours.

Natural Resources:If you enjoy working outdoors and want to learn more about the flora and fauna of the fort, there are many opportunities available. Help maintain remote cameras that photograph wildlife, identify and eradicate exotic weeds, survey for birds, bats, or agaves, and input data to various databases.

Maintenance:If you have special skills in carpentry, mechanical repairs, or plumbing, you may be interested in assisting the maintenance staff. Other maintenance duties may include routine cleaning of park buildings and restrooms, emptying trash cans, picking-up litter, painting, trimming trees, performing minor construction and repairs, and doing trail work.

Administration:If you have office experience and the ability to operate standard office equipment, you may be interested in volunteering in administration. Administrative duties may include filing, word processing, answering telephones, sorting mail, photocopying, maintaining office supplies, and updating manuals.

Application
If you are interested in volunteering at Fort Bowie National Historic Site, please complete the application and mail it to:

Volunteer Coordinator
3327 Old Fort Bowie Rd.
Bowie, Az 85605

New Volunteers will receive an orientation to the fort. In addition, each volunteer will receive a volunteer uniform shirt, and other items necessary for the assigned duties.

For more information, contact the park volunteer coordinator at 520-824-3560 ext. 0, or stop in at the visitor center if you are in the area.